Grilled Zucchini Rollups with Lemon-Basil Ricotta & Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Grilled Zucchini Rollups with Lemon-Basil Ricotta & Slow Roasted Tomatoes are a delightful way to showcase fresh summer flavors. These elegant rollups feature thinly sliced zucchini grilled to perfection and filled with a creamy lemon-basil ricotta mixture, topped with sweet slow-roasted tomatoes. Ideal as an appetizer or light meal, this dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition. The smoky notes from the grilled zucchini combined with the bright and refreshing flavors of lemon and basil will impress your guests at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchinis
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh basil
- Lemon juice and zest
- Tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Slice tomatoes in half, place cut-side up on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt, and roast for about 2 hours until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with fresh basil, lemon juice, and zest. Stir well and season with salt.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush zucchini strips lightly with olive oil and season with salt. Grill each strip for 2–3 minutes on each side until tender.
- Take a grilled zucchini strip, place a spoonful of lemon-basil ricotta at one end, and roll it up. Repeat until all strips are filled.
- Arrange the rollups on a platter alongside the slow-roasted tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rollups (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg